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SB55 HHR

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,632 mi
Last recorded144,632 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 HHR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 144,632 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 141,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 134,370 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 129,437 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 119,311 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 110,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 110,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link broken (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 105,556 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 105,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2014 95,012 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2013 81,563 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 78,780 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 63,226 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 63,200 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 60,967 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 60,967 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 47,981 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 36,059 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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SB55 HHR is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2006 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 85,374 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB55 HHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SB55 HHR is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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